5 results
Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia 
 • Direct renin inhibitor (Aliskiren)
 • Renin release inhibition (NSAIDs, Beta-Blockers)
• Increased EC ... shift of K (Succinylcholine ... differential #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #pharmacology # ... potassium #medications
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia ... to moderate); hypokalemia ... patients sensitive to high ... #medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison
Opioid Use Disorder Medications - Pharmacokinetics

Buprenorphine is a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist with low intrinsic activity,
Opioid Use Disorder Medications ... intrinsic activity, high ... margin of safety in pharmacology ... Pharmacokinetics #Comparison ... #Table #Pharmacology
What are the different types of buprenorphine?

Though predominantly used as a sublingual film, buprenorphine can also
different types of buprenorphine ... formulations (eg ... prevent an opioid high ... #Pharmacology #Buprenorphine ... Formulations #Types #Comparison
Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 • Sodium 130 mEq/L
 •
Saline (NS) - Comparison ... Is Dangerous in Hyperkalemia ... transcellular shift ... densa receives high ... #pharmacology #